Product Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fishstick39 from
Best line on marketI have been using this line for the past couple years and has neve failed me... Only lie that I trust now because of my catchs

Date published: 2014-12-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bluezman from
The best there is!I have been using Berkley Big Game line for several years chasing catfish on the Susquehanna River in southern PA. Spooled up with 20# line, losing a fish due to line breakage isn't even a concern anymore. Even the seemingly most impossible snags will bust loose without breaking the line. In fact, getting "un-snagged" can be really difficult since this line is so hard to break!
The abrasion resistance is outstanding, which is a must in rocky environments. The line is supple, easy to work with, has no memory, and knots stay tight and will not slip out. Pretty much the best of all worlds. Absolutely excellent performance and value. 100% recommended. In fact, toss everything else and re-spool ALL of your reels with this stuff!

Date published: 2014-08-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Boondock from
Outstanding Fishing Line, Bar NoneAfter overhearing three guys express their total displeasure with Big Game (BG) line (while spooling on their spinning reels), I decided to write this review based on my own personal experience. Their primary complaints related to BG having ‘terrible’ memory and one of them even said that he’d loss many nice fish due to BG breakage. First, I have always used the correct BG line pound test rating for the fishing conditions at hand. I’ve used various BG lines exclusively for both salt and fresh water for many, many years and I am totally convinced that it is certainly one of the most economically-minded, best performing monofilament lines on the market today. BG truly shines when compared to some of the more exotic saltwater-specific monofilaments on the market. Next, I’ve never experienced a single problem with BG—no premature breakage, no memory problems, no nothing--it simply works. The line is extremely tough and reliable (when used correctly). Finally, I’m a decent person and always try to share information with other people who love the sport of fishing as I do. So, to the guys mentioned in the opening of this review: 1) Do not make claims that products are inferior or no good without first learning about the sport and the equipment used, 2) Never attempt to spool light duty reels with 20-25 pound test line, and 3), If the fish you are pursuing breaks 20 pound test BG, I say leave them alone. They will never be caught on a rod and reel.

Date published: 2014-10-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
marktwainhawger from
strongest mono i've ever usedi've used berkley big game for a number of years and have almost never broken this line i use 20# for flipping and have pulled my boat when i snagged up.15# is equilvent to most 20# lines. try it you will be amazed

Date published: 2014-05-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
PJB Uganda from
Cracking lineI have used Berkley Big Game (40lb) for 8 years here in Uganda where I target Nile perch to +/-100kg. The conditions on the river are difficult, with rocks, submerged trees and weed; this line is the ONLY line I will use having (regrettably) tried other makes when waiting for new stock from the UK/US. It is abrasion resistant whilst being supple. I only wish I could get it in hi-vis pink and blue as well!!

Date published: 2016-08-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bama_Boy from
As good as it gets!I've Ben using this line for years now and has never ceased to amaze me! It is as good if not better than most monos out there. The best thing about it is the affordable price, and you get a ton of line. The lines strength is super, 12# holds up as well as my 20lb spider wire. I will always be using this line!

Date published: 2014-09-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Photocat from
I love my Big Game lineI've used Berkley's Trilene Big Game line for years in 10lb-50 lb for my main line on most of my reels and absolutely love it. I've caught fish up to 60 lbs on this line and would trust it for fish up to 200 lbs with out a doubt.
When I taught fishing camps, all the back up rods for kids who tangled/fouled/broke their rods were loaded with 10 lb test line and it performed fantastically. Great castability, low memory, great strength and forgiveness (even for kids who wanted to tighten down the drag and crank in everything). My tournament rods were all loaded with 25 lb BTBG and were able to land 40+ lb Blue Catfish during my tournaments with ease.
I recommend this line completely and will continue using it.
My only complaint is that it doesn't come in light enough line sizes for me to use on my ultra light rods and lighter rods.

Date published: 2016-02-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
saltwater angler in NM from
Been using this line for many yearsI've been using this line for many years in saltwater from 15lb test and up to 60. Its competitively priced, reliable and casts well with conventional tackle. On a recent off shore trip I had the line break on a fish and another fisherman suggested I get "better" quality line, however upon reeling in my line I discovered my flourocarbon leader broke and not the Big Game mono. I also started using 10# test on my freshwater reels were that line class was required with the same success as the larger sized line. Its too bad I can't get this line in 6lb test.